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IPMKTN SPARK Award Call Opens
Mon 6th Oct 2008
SPARK Award Scheme 2008
SPARK Awards of a fixed value of £5,000 each will be awarded to the relevant HEI to tackle a problem of direct relevance to the SME. In effect, these grants will not only help the SME tackle a problem they are currently facing, but will also lead to longer-term relationships between the educational institutes and the business community.
Applications are actively encouraged in the areas of design, development and manufacture of complex products with integrated electronic and mechanical function.
The application process for the SPARK award scheme involves a minimum of red tape, in keeping with the value of the grant. The online application form is brief and simple. The completed form must be received by midnight Friday 21 November 2008.
Timescale
09:00 Monday 6 October 2008
Call closes:
midnight Friday 21 November 2008
28 November 2008
29 November 2008
Normally the grants should be completed within 12 months of the award date.
For more information and a link to the application form please click the link below: